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Intro to Science

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do scientists use to represent objects or processes that cannot be directly observed?

a)

model

b)

theory

c)

law

d)

hypothesis

2.

Physical science is divided into two main areas:

a)

biology and chemistry

b)

chemistry and physics

c)

biology and physics

d)

physics and earth science

3.
A possible explanation or answer to a question is...
a)
hypothesis
b)
scientific method
c)
data
d)
first aid
4.
A series of steps used to answer questions and solve problems is called the...
a)
hypothesis
b)
scientific method
c)
data
d)
first aid
5.
Why should you study science?
a)
I have no choice.
b)
To learn about the world around me.
c)
What is science?
d)
I never study.
6.
Scientists use _______ to represent natural systems because these systems are often too large, too small, or too complex to study. 
a)
systems
b)
models
c)
measurements
d)
balances
7.

What is science?

a)

knowledge obtained by observing natural events

b)

a system of ideas that explains many related observations

c)

a descriptive statement or equation

8.

What is physical science?

a)

Science of Electricity

b)

Science of Physics

c)

Science of matter and energy

d)

Science of Life

9.

What is Geology?

a)

oceans and water

b)

land and rocks

c)

physical nature and history of earth

d)

life

10.

What is a theory?

a)

educated guess

b)

possible explanation

c)

a system of ideas that explains many related observations

d)

a representation of an object or event

11.

Technology is:

a)

handheld device

b)

a representation of an object

c)

descriptive statement or equation

d)

application of science for practical purposes

12.

Physics is

a)

forces, motion and energy

b)

matter and its changes

c)

matter and energy

d)

living things

13.

Define Scientific Law

a)

a descriptive statement or equation

b)

possible explanation

c)

application of science for practical purposes

d)

a system of ideas that explains many related observations

14.

What is Chemistry?

a)

science of forces and energy

b)

science of matter and its changes

c)

science of life

d)

science of the periodic table

15.

What is Meteorology?

a)

Study of space

b)

Study of atmosphere and weather

c)

Study of asteroids and comets

d)

Study of the Earth's hydrosphere

16.

King Henry...

a)

died unusually drinking chocolate milk

b)

doesn't usually drink chocolate milk

c)

died under dead cow's milk

d)

Who?